[Stephen12ZL1]

I feel like the Continental street tires made a huge difference compared to factory 3Rs. The suspension is obviously the same but the sidewall of the Continental's behaves with much more compliance. The impact harshness is so much better compared to 3Rs as well. Tram lining is absent and the cold performance is far superior. Tires behave like a spring which is the reason air pressure changes help as well.

[Sysopz]

I've only driven my ZLE on PS4S all around or combined w/ Nitto's in the rear and always thought the ride quality complaints were an exaggeration or the alternative tires really help. There have been some bouncy moments but overall I have had no problems using it as a daily.

[Wuiquen]

Originally Posted by Wuiquen

I suppose this is a non starter but I figured I would ask.. is there suspension coilovers kit that can be used to replace the DSSV? I see the SS and the ZL1 have some options. Would those not work on the ZLE?

Also, what is the downside of running that lower PSI? Un even wear?
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Anyone?

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[Gunkk]

Originally Posted by Wuiquen

Anyone?

Not what you want to read, but you're better off just trading it for a ZL1.

Magnetic ride is REALLY well done in the 6th gen.

[6spdhyperblue]

Originally Posted by Wuiquen

Anyone?

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If you can bolt zle shocks onto a SS, why can’t you bolt SS shocks onto a zle

[TRZ06]

Originally Posted by 6spdhyperblue

If you can bolt zle shocks onto a SS, why can’t you bolt SS shocks onto a zle

One is just a passive shock, the other is an active damper ie. MRC that uses computers, sensors all integrated with the rest of the systems to operate.

If you are talking about the baes SS passive shocks, they do not have nearly enough damping or spring for the aero the ZLE has.

You have to realize that EVERYTHING is tuned to work harmoniously together as a complete package. This includes bushing sets, shocks, springs, sway bars, tires, etc. This is not the 60's anymore, sports cars are highly engineered and all the individuals parts come together as a cohesive package.

[6spdhyperblue]

I understand what mrc is, I have it. I believe the guys asking if he can swap normal coil overs or struts on his car.

He doesn’t seem to be tracking the car. I would say base SS shocks with aftermarket springs would ride great on the street. Would it handle as well as stock, of course not, I think it would be ok to cruise and hit a couple turns on the street.

I’m sure there are some people out there that just wanted the zle and want to dial it down for street duty to get ice cream and cruise and save the original shocks and tires.

I could be wrong about what he is looking to do.. but there was a time you could get an almost new zle for the price of a 2yr old zl1. I would imagine that these ppl couldn’t handle the stiff ride and just traded them in. I was considering grabbing one and doing just this. Then swap wheels and shocks for glen or pocono

[Wuiquen]

Yeah I understand that the car is turned and dialed with aero and other pieces in mind. And of course if you happen to change the shocks and springs, the car would not handle as well as the OEm setup. But yeah I am just trying to understand the options really. I don't mind the roughness as much. Only on long highway trips (yeah car is not made for these so not bashing the car, probably my lack of full understanding here).. do I do many of those long trips? Not really.. i don't daily the car, only a weekend car and eventually a track/autocross car if I ever stop procrastinating and get on board. I am just trying to understand what is possible and not possible. A reputable set of coilovers might allow someone to make the car a little more comfortable with the sacrifice of less handling performance.



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[TRZ06]

Originally Posted by Wuiquen

Yeah I understand that the car is turned and dialed with aero and other pieces in mind. And of course if you happen to change the shocks and springs, the car would not handle as well as the OEm setup. But yeah I am just trying to understand the options really. I don't mind the roughness as much. Only on long highway trips (yeah car is not made for these so not bashing the car, probably my lack of full understanding here).. do I do many of those long trips? Not really.. i don't daily the car, only a weekend car and eventually a track/autocross car if I ever stop procrastinating and get on board. I am just trying to understand what is possible and not possible. A reputable set of coilovers might allow someone to make the car a little more comfortable with the sacrifice of less handling performance.



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Unfortunately there are not very many options for the ZLE. It is not a super high production car that has much aftermarket support to spend the R&D on it.

The potential aftermarket customers are in the SS area, not in the ZLE area. Just doesn't make much business sense.

I am sure if you spent enough money you could have something custom done, but it would be at a HUGE cost. I am sure if you reached out to Penske they could make some one-off custom valved coil-overs for you.

[MikeEM1]

Originally Posted by Trak-Toy

Yes, the car is stiff. Yes, switching to a softer street tire will help alleviate some of the perceived stiffness. Not to a great degree though. It is what it is with this car and I personally wouldn’t want it any other way.. But, this is not a typical street friendly type of set up to begin with. I suspect when Chevrolet built this car, then figured buyers would know this when they clicked the ‘1LE’ package in their buyers order. Want a great, road friendly car.. buy the regular ZL1.

Originally Posted by hawk02

Chevy has always marketed the ZLE as the TRACK focused, street legal version of the ZL1. You don’t get a 7:16 around the Nuremberg Ring on spongy springs and soft side walls.

Unfortunately, a lot of people with no intent on tracking the car, failed to listen and bought the car because it was the “Big Daddy” of the Camaro line. They got caught up in the looks of high-wing spoiler and dive planes and are now finding out the car ain’t a great ride on our crappy streets.

100% agree with these two. Racecar is going to drive like one. You give up comfort for times.

I'm local to OP if his location is current. Roads are perfectly fine around here even on 3R's. No complaints.